polar circle (Meaning)
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polar circle (n)
a line of latitude at the north or south poles
Synonyms & Antonyms of polar circle
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polar circle Sentence Examples
- The Arctic Circle is a polar circle located at 66.56° north latitude.
- The Antarctic Circle, located at 66.56° south latitude, marks the southern boundary of the Antarctic.
- Polar circles are imaginary lines that mark the latitudes at which the sun does not set or rise for at least one day during the year.
- The sun is always visible within the polar circles during the summer solstice.
- During the winter solstice, the sun does not rise above the horizon within the polar circles.
- The polar circles experience extreme variations in daylight hours throughout the year.
- Polar circles are home to unique ecosystems that have adapted to the extreme conditions.
- The Arctic Circle includes parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Canada, Alaska, and Greenland.
- The Antarctic Circle encircles the entire continent of Antarctica.
- Scientific research stations are often located within or near the polar circles to study the unique environment and climate patterns.
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a line of latitude at the north or south poles
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The Arctic Circle is a polar circle located at 66.56° north latitude.
The Antarctic Circle, located at 66.56° south latitude, marks the southern boundary of the Antarctic.
Polar circles are imaginary lines that mark the latitudes at which the sun does not set or rise for at least one day during the year.
The sun is always visible within the polar circles during the summer solstice.
